In the following exceptional circumstances, it
may be effective to activate the DTC for a short
period:
Drive cautiously, think well ahead and
avoid full brake applications, otherwise
unstable driving conditions could result.<
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When driving on snow-covered grades, in
slush or on uncleared, snow-covered roads
Canadian models display these warn-
ing lamps.
When rocking the vehicle or starting off in
deep snow or on loose surfaces
When driving with snow chains
Activating DTC
The DSC warning lamp lights up
together with the yellow warning lamp
for the brake system:
DSC, including DTC and DBC, are
malfunctioning.
The vehicle remains operational. Have the sys-
tem checked as soon as possible.
Drive cautiously and think well ahead,
otherwise unstable driving conditions
could result.<
Press the button briefly; the DTC indicator lamp
lights up in the instrument cluster.
Checking
Canadian models display these warn-
ing lamps.
The indicator lamp flashes:
DTC controls the drive forces and
brake forces.
The indicator lamp is lit:
DTC has been activated.
Drive-off assistant
Deactivating DTC
The drive-off assistant enables you to drive off
smoothly on uphill gradients. It is not necessary
to use the parking brake for this.
Press the button again; the DTC indicator lamp
in the instrument cluster goes out.
1.
Hold the car in place by depressing the
brake.
Malfunction in the driving stability
control systems
2.
Release the brake and drive off without
delay.
The warning lamp for the brake system
lights up in red, together with the yel-
low indicator lamps for ABS and DSC:
The driving stability control systems
have failed.
The drive-off assistant holds the car in
place for approx. 2 seconds after the
brake is released. Depending on vehicle load,
the car may roll backwards a little during this
time span. Drive off without delay after releas-
ing the brake. Otherwise, the drive-off assistant
will no longer hold the car in place after approx.
Have the system checked as soon as possible.
2
seconds and the car will start to roll back-
wards.<
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